- discovered due to the efforts of Robert Crooks Stanley, who
worked for the International Nickel Company (INCO) in 1905;
the new alloy was named in honor of the president of the
company - Ambrose Monell; the last "L" was dropped for trademark purposes.

- stronger than steel

- malleable

- resistant to corrosion

- low coefficient of thermal expansion

- highly resistant to alkalis

- improved sanitation

- fairly inexpensive

- can be welded, brazed and soldered

- in the 1920s and 30s, Monel was available in both hot-rolled
and cold-rolled sheets; today it is available in plates, rod & bar, tubing, and more rarely in castings

- Galvanic corrosion: Metals, such as aluminum, zinc and iron
will corrode when in contact with Monel AND exposed to severe
weather conditions. Therefore, use of these metals as
fasteners for Monel should be avoided.